Quad-Cities Online: Illini football recruit in awe when Lovie called
Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman does not want to brag, but he knew he hit a grand slam when he hired Lovie Smith as the Fighting Illini’s new football coach.
Last weekend, Illinois hosted recruits on campus to watch a practice and get a feel for the campus and what they would be getting if they attended the University of Illinois. One Illini recruit was not able to make the visit on Saturday, but may be equally impressed with the Illini, staff and Smith.